The Pitcher Flower Plant, A Native Of The Jungle
Hello everyone! Way back in the 1980s, I was busy sweeping the leaves of our mansanitas tree due to the strong wind the previous night. Suddenly, a farmer stood in front of our gate and he asked if I wanted to buy his orchids. I was amazed by it since it was the first time that I've seen such kind of orchid because the flowers looked like a pitcher! It even has some covers on top! My sister in-law bought it anyway.
Fast forward, I was doing a research about the wild plants in Africa and I switched to carnivorous plants. I found out that the Pitcher plant belongs to this species! So that was the reason why I found some ants inside!
During the annual festival in our place, many peddlers would put up their stalls. There were different variations of orchids. A lady carrying plants approached me and she offered her pitcher plants to me, saying that she's selling it at a cheaper price since their boss is already calling them. I was also attracted to the plant which I had been looking for since wild plants in Mt. Canlaon is already prohibited.
I bought it and placed it on top of our corner rack. Later on, I transferred it outside among the hanging plants to have a taste of real rainwater. I have observed that my plants seems to rejoice early in the morning after a night's rain.
I recently bought a drawing kit and scanned my photo collection of the flowers in my garden. I decided to draw this beautiful but weird plant.
The photo is my pattern but I don't like to make a replica of it. I want to follow my pulse the way I like it to make it as my own.
That's my pattern.
I made another one on my smaller drawing sheet though.
I added its cap. It really looks like a pitcher with a cover, a truly wonder of nature!
This is the other drawing....:)
I erased the backdrop since it looked gleam. Hmm now I know which drawing pencils to use next time!
I think these set of pencils will go a long way since I have enough in my photo gallery!
Thank you for dropping by my page.
My first time seeing this variety of orchids!
It's actually one of the plants that grows on branches especially in dense forests. It thrives on branches with moss and it feeds on its prey like the ants, mosquitos and other crawling insects for their nutrition. Weird, isn't it? Thanks for the visit dear.
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I think I've seen the flower before but I just don't remember where. Also I've always wanted to know how to draw to draw realistic drawings like that.
Yes dear @srey-yuu , it's common in the deep forests like Cambodia. You may try pencil drawing since you can erase it. Unlike my grandson who uses ballpen. Ballpen drawing is harder though. I like charcoal or pencil drawing than using acrylics but my granddaughter, Antonia prefers acrylics or digital drawings. It really depends on which you prefer. I guess she's your age. She's 15.
Does it eat human flesh because it is carnivorous? Quite scary plant but joking, it is pretty.
Indeed it's carnivorous that's in line with those carnivorous plants in Africa but then its pocket is too small for humans! Lol! So they're contented whatever visits their "pantry". Little insects like ants, bees, etc are good source of nitrogen for their nutrition as described by science.
You draw it so nice. I wonder how'd it look after you apply some color. Maybe nicer than the actual plant.
Thank you! Hmm why not. I'll try using colours next time.:)
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Hey, Sister @sarimanok,
I'm delighted that you've acquired your set of drawing pencils. Unfortunately, I can't seem to locate the ones I used during my university days. I suspect they may have been discarded during our move from the old house in Los Banos. Your rendition of the pitcher plant is stunning . It would be more eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing if you incorporate a vibrant range of colors. It's invigorating to rekindle an old hobby that has been put on hold for some time, wouldn't you agree?
Wow! What a rare plant, seldom seen. You draw it beautifully Sis.
That's from the dense forest where it can thrive sis though some are trying to let it grow in a cooler environment which is their normal habitat. They grow on branches with heavy moss. My son said that they should not disrupt the living condition of these plants because it is where they belong. As a mountaineer and tourist guide , they see to it that no wild orchids or plants are brought down when they descend the place.